In addition to the exhibit, there will be a special holiday arts and crafts and STEM activities, a scavenger hunt, Santa will make an appearance at both sessions, once @ noon and a second @ 1:30PM.
Beloved entertainer Rick Hubbard will play a holiday interactive concert.
Purchase your tickets online here to make sure you have a space at this fun event.
Questions? Email thesandboxhhi@gmail.com to register.
Lowcountry Celebration Park, one of Hilton Head Island’s newest parks that reflects some of its coastal, historical and environmental attributes, was recognized with an Award of Excellence for its design.
The park off Pope Avenue near the Coligny Beach parking lot and Coligny Beach Park features: *The Adventure Playground, named after the ship Captain William Hilton was on when he discovered Hilton Head Island. It features a reimagined design of the ship, playground, wading pool and more. *An open pavilion and lawn for events. *A perimeter walk *Two fitness stations *Wi-Fi *The Sandbox Children’s Museum *Public restrooms
Lowcountry Celebration Park 94 Pope Ave. Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
First Saturday STORY TIME (First Saturday of every month) @ SCAD Museum of Art 601 Turner Blvd. Savannah, Ga.
Saturday, Dec. 3 at 11AM Treat the little artist in your life to SCAD MOA Story Time on the first Saturday of each month. Enjoy exciting tales and fun activities as you learn about the work on view. Story Time is programmed for children ages 3 and up. For more information, contact Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu or 912.525.7145.
Inspired by Shi Jinsong’s motorcycle works, on view in the artist’s exhibition Waiting for a response which we might never get [link: https://www.scadmoa.org/exhibitions/waiting-for-a-response-which-we-might-never-get], transform holiday icons into whimsical sculptures using polymer clay.
Admission to the workshop: $10. Supplies included. All skill levels welcome. Boxed dinner provided.
To sign up, email Kristin Poitras, manager of museum visitation and programming, at kpoitras@scad.edu.Savannah-area residents receive free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Here’s the listing for December!
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Come to Wormsloe State Historic Site in Savannah for some historical Christmas cheer @ the annual Colonial Christmas on Sat. Dec. 10, 2022. Festivities will begin at 10AM at the Colonial Life Area.
Will you be selected the Lord of Misrule as we search the woods for the perfect Yule Log? During this program, you will get a chance to learn about how the Christmas season was celebrated 300 years ago.
Join in and go a ‘wassailing with rangers as we sing jolly songs accompanied by our hammered dulcimer musician. Music and caroling has long been connected to the holiday as people would have traditionally gone to their neighbors, singing to receive food and drink in return.
Visitors can make a holiday ornament to take home and pen a letter to Santa using our quills and handmade ink. Festivities will run from 10AM-4PM and the search for the Yule Log will be at 11AM and 2PM. Admission ranges from $10 for adults to $2 for children 6 and younger.
Wormsloe State Historic Site is 9 miles southeast of downtown Savannah at 7601 Skidaway Rd, Savannah, GA 31406. For more information, visit GaStateParks.org/Wormsloe or call 912-353-3023. Georgia’s State Historic Sites are operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
The Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home’s annual holiday reading of “A Christmas Memory” by Truman Capote will be an outdoor event with hot cider and holiday treats @ The Old Dairy in Savannah.
Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home presents annual Robert Strozier Memorial Christmas reading. Sun. Dec. 4, 2022, 3:30PM @ The Old Dairy, 2500 Tennessee Ave.
Celebrate the holiday season with hot cider and holiday treats and enjoy local actress Maggie Hart reading “A Christmas Memory” by Truman Capote. This is an outdoor event; guests are encouraged to bring a folding chair and blankets to stay cozy. Enjoy funny and oh-so-Southern afternoon storytelling session.
Join Kindermusik Savannah with your 0-7 year old in our brand new “Little Stars” class! Meeting every Monday at 6:30pm, it’s the perfect ending to your day together. Share music, smiles, laughter, singing, instruments, stories and together and watch the bond between you and your child grow! Multiple caregivers welcome!
Visit kindermusikwith88keys.com for more details, or text FREE TRIAL to 912-432-5885 to set up your first free class.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
Savannah Children’s Museum is an outdoor site, so it may be closed due to inclement weather. Call ahead for accurate closing information at 912-651-4292
Old Fort Jackson’s dynamic, living history presentations take place from 10 AM until Noon, and from 1 until 3 PM each day.
Fri. Nov. 25: there will be portrayal of Union and Confederate Soldiers who fought in the Battle of Honey Hill, South Carolina, on Nov. 30th, 1864. These soldiers included the 55th Massachussetts Volunteers, who eventually served at Old Fort Jackson. Experience renowned rifle musket and cannon firings, along with battlefield surgery presentations.
Sat. Nov. 26: there will be a portrayal of Union and Confederate Soldiers and Civilians from Savannah. Hear the story behind the history of Thanksgiving as celebrated in 1864. Experience firing of the mighty 32 Pounder Cannon. Local musicians from Bella Harmony Music, period dancing as well! In the afternoon, participants will portray civilians on the homefront, along with the Savannah Republican Blues, plus the renowned Infantry and Artillery Drill, and Battle Drill with guests.
Lowcountry Celebration Park, one of Hilton Head Island’s newest parks that reflects some of its coastal, historical and environmental attributes, was recognized with an Award of Excellence for its design.
The South Carolina Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects presented the award, which is the highest honor it bestows, at its annual conference held recently in Greenville, South Carolina. Chris Darnell, an Urban Designer with the Town of Hilton Head Island, and Wood and Partners, the firm that designed the park, accepted the award.
Kids are out of school and want them to be active during the Thanksgiving Break? Want to give your child a “taste” of the golf without wasting time and money to play?
The A-SWING Junior Golf Academy is hosting a two day camp for kids age kindergarten thru 5th graders.
The camp is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 21 & 22 2022. The camp runs from 9AM – 12:30PM each day and lunch is provided.
Register for the Thanksgiving 2-Day Camp by visiting www.SavannahJuniorGolf.com or contact Coach Paul at 912-655-9119 for additional information.
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Centered around Oatland’s1800’s Heritage Homesite, history comes alive with old-time music, demonstrations and cane-boiling. See how “it was back then” amidst the sights and sounds of an old-fashioned fall gathering.
Children young and old will enjoy social distance conscious demonstrations, take home crafts, live music and other fun presentations as you venture back through history.
ALL DAY Special Event Pricing FOO Members: Adult Admission $4, Child/Senior/Military Admission: $2. Find info on how to become a Friends of Oatland member here.
Let the season of shows and classes begin. Lots of opportunities for your children to be entertained and to learn @ Savannah Children’s Theatre in the next few months, at both their Savannah and Pooler locations.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer opens Dec. 2 2022 and runs three weekends. There will be a Holiday shop and a cup of hot cocoa and a cookie is included with the ticket price. Tickets are available now. Tickets
Free Admission Second Sunday, Sun. Dec. 11, 2022, SCAD Museum of Art
SCAD MOA welcomes the Savannah community to enjoy free admission on the second Sunday of every month. Residents of Savannah or any of its surrounding counties (Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Beaufort, and Jasper) are invited to visit free of charge.
Calvary Day School in Savannah will offer a Savannah 3v3 Skills & Developmental Basketball League for both boys and girls grades K – 5 this winter 2022-23. This league is open to all children. Children do not need to attend Calvary to participate.
With a mission to grow the game of basketball through intentional fundamental development, while teaching basic game play concepts through 3v3, Calvary organizers hope this basketball league to be the doorway to your child falling in love with this great game.
The league includes three weeks of skills & drills led by Scepter Brownlee, 14 year college coaching veteran of both men’s and women’s basketball, a t-shirt, and an 8 game schedule. Rosters will consist of 5 players per team so each kid will get the opportunity to play, learn, and develop.
Registration will take place from Oct. 21 – Nov. 16. Register online here. Please email Laura Spivey, at lspivey@calvarydayschool.com if you have any questions in regards to registration. Registration Dates: Oct. 21 – Nov. 16 2022. Cost: $165 Practices/Skills & Drills Dates: Dec. 3, 10, 17 2022; Jan. 7 2023 skills & drills followed by team practice Game Dates: Jan. 14, 21, 28 Feb. 4, 11 2023. Games will be between 9AM – Noon depending on the number of teams. All games will be half-court 3v3 with a max of 5 per team. Playoffs: Feb. 11 2023 Location: Layton Gym at Calvary Day School Please note that dates and times are subject to change depending on the number of participants we have in this year’s basketball league.
The YMCA of Coastal Georgia’s Youth Basketball league is open to kids ages 3-14. Every child will participate in every game and should receive equal playing time, regardless of skill level.
The YMCA goal is to develop skills on and off the court by athletes getting to work on team building, good sportsmanship, and the fundamental skills basketball. Coaches are safe coach certified and have passed background screenings. Teams continue to practice throughout the season. Most age groups and locations have inter Y play with an end of season tournament. Tournament winners posted in local newspapers.
SCAD Museum of Art welcomes the Savannah community to enjoy free admission on the second Sunday of every month.
Residents of Savannah or any of its surrounding counties (Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, Beaufort, and Jasper) are invited to visit free of charge.
Special fundraising fees apply: $8 for children, $5 for adults No Toddler Tuesday Punch Cards will be accepted for this special event. No walk-ups can be accomodated.
In this annual event, participants will take an imaginary ride on Oatland’s very own Polar Express to meet some very special animals. Treats and craft activities are included in the cost of registration.
Your kids can learn a new skill, get creative @ new Savannah Cultural Art Center classes
A new round of classes has begun at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center and there is still time to join! From dance to visual art classes, everyone has a chance to create.
Over 300 5th-12th grade students will be enjoying a weekend of singing with 4 different choirs. Eighteen schools will be participating. The festival was spearheaded by James Kirk who is currently the choral director at New Hampstead K8. Each year the festival gains momentum with more SCCPSS schools looking forward to participating in the two-day event.
SCCPSS officials have rescheduled the festival to this Friday & Saturday, Oct. 28-29 2022. The festival was originally scheduled during Hurricane Ian.
The concert will take place at New Hampstead High School on Sat. Oct. 29 2022 beginning at 3PM. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
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About Coastal Youth Choirs/Savannah Children’s Choir, Inc.
Savannah Children’s Choir, now Coastal Youth Choirs, has developed a reputation for excellence in the city, county, and beyond. In addition to tours in the United States, the Premier Choir has performed in England, Ireland, and France and has also appeared on television in South Korea. The singers have experienced artist residencies with world-renowned singers and clinicians.
After sixteen years, this nonprofit’s mission remains the same – to unite, mentor, and transform the children and youth of greater Savannah and the Low Country into responsible, creative, and confident leaders through excellence in choral performance and music education.
Come to Savannah Children’s Museum on Wed. Oct. 26 2022, 10AM-Noon for a new Little Learners program.
.Young children and their adults will experience themed activities including music, storytelling, arts & crafts, and a visit with Tippy the Tortoise. All visitors will experience the joy of nature through open exploration of an outdoor museum as well as open play with socialization.
The theme: EVERYDAY SUPERHEROES with a special visit from Savannah Fire Department and their fire truck!
This program is FREE for members. Find info on becoming a member here.
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Call ahead for accurate closing information at 912-651-4292.
Savannah Children’s Museum 655 Louisville Road Savannah, GA 31401
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This concert on Sat. Oct. 22 featuring student musicians is free & open to the public
Does your child play a musical instrument or is interested in starting lessons? Come see what SMF Jazz Academy is all about @ a free Fall Family Jam concert, noon-2PM this Sat. Oct. 22 2022 @ Salvation Army Community Center, 3000 Bee Road in Savannah.
Savannah Music Festival provides SMF Jazz Academy at no cost to participants through the generous support of donors and sponsors.
Learn more about SMF Jazz Academy or enroll a student here.
Free Family Day – The Art of Still Life (Jepson Center Only) Oct. 22 2022 , 10AM – 5PM Jepson Center, Savannah
Free Family Day @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center features family activities from 1-4PM based on the exhibitions Feels Like Freedom: Phillip J. Hampton and Elegies: Still Lifes in Contemporary Art. Families may explore and experiment with art materials, create still lifes, and make string art inspired by the work of Phillip J. Hampton.
The afternoon also will include a demonstration of still life painting and a “living still life” activity.
Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.
Thurs. Oct. 20 2022 Art Start Stroller & Toddler Tours & Art Activity, 10:30-11:30AM
$5 per child Adults: members free | non-members $12
Explore the exhibition Elegies: Still Lifes in Contemporary Art with us !
School searching in Savannah? Come see all that The Habersham School – a private classical Christian PreK-12th grade school – has to offer by attending an open house to learn more about how your child could benefit from a Classical Christian education.
Youth art, movement, and music classes are back at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! A new round of 6-week session classes will begin Mon. Oct. 17 2022. Class favorites are back along with some new ways to get creative.
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Youth Classes Clay – Mondays
Intro to the Flute – Mondays
Parent/Child Movement – Tuesdays
Pre-ballet – Tuesdays Homeschool Art – Tuesdays
Ballet/Jazz Combo Class – Wednesdays
Creative Movement – Wednesdays Youth Art -Saturdays
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Teen Classes
Clay* – Mondays
Jewelry and Metals* – Tuesdays
DIY Musician – Wednesdays *8 Week Class Sessions
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Learn more about classes and register online here.
